Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is an evidence-based school readiness program developed at the Oregon Social Learning Center. During the summer before kindergarten, the program builds children’s academic, self-regulation, and social skills and supports parents in using positive strategies to support learning at home and school.

-FOR KIDS-
A 24-session school readiness group curriculum concentrates on:
- Early literacy skills (e.g., letter names and sounds, concepts about print)
- Early numeracy skills (e.g., recognizing numbers, counting)
- Self-regulation (e.g., teacher-preferred skills such as sitting still and raising hands)
- Social skills (e.g., cooperation, sharing, recognizing others’ emotions)

-FOR PARENTS-
An 8 to 10 session workshop for parents fosters opportunities for peer to peer support while focusing on:
- Ways to support learning at home.
- How to encourage positive behaviors at home and school.
- Making a smooth transition to kindergarten.
- How to become involved with their children’s schooling.